Recently widowed author moves into new home with a murky past with his young daughter.
Fairly average story that throws in the occasional shock to keep you interested.
It's a story that's been done before,and this time it's been done pleasingly enough.

I was given the opportunity to read and review The Nightingale House in exchange for an honest review. This book is bone-chillingly good (think The Whisper Man mixed with a sweet father/daughter relationship). The story begins when thriller writer Daniel Price reaches the peak of success with his first novel. His wife Nicole and daughter Caitlin decide it’s time to invest in a new home and find the charming and historical Nightingale House. After a quick spin through the house, they know THIS is their house. The excitement is short lived when all three are struck by a drunk driver on the way home and Nicole is killed. Fast-forward to months later and Daniel and Caitlin begin life without Nicole and make the move to Nightingale House. It isn’t long before Daniel begins having hallucinations in the house and Caitlin develops a relationship with an imaginary friend. Daniel begins to think there’s more to this house than meets the eye and a trip to the historical society in town yields even more clues. Woven into this story are excerpts from a 1900’s era journal written by Rebecca, the local pharmacist’s daughter. Rebecca has been making regular visits to Nightingale House and has her own story to tell. This book was enthralling and just what I needed for a Saturday afternoon. The relationship between the father and daughter is absolutely charming and I also loved the historical elements. I’m not typically a fan of supernatural stories, but this was really well done in a fashion similar to The Broken Girls, Sundown Motel. This book will be released on June 19th. Grab your copy!!

I don’t read many novels with haunted houses, so often are they cliched. Not this one!! This is a really creepy read that I could easily see as a film or TV Series. I couldn't read it at night, such is the quality of the writing.

First of all, thank you, @netgalley , for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I enjoyed “Dark Hollows” by Steve Frech, so I was thrilled to get to read this one. “Nightingale House“ is a perfect ghost story. It’s about a father, Daniel, and his daughter, Caitlyn, who move into a beautiful, old house after a tragic accident takes place in their lives. Strange, unsettling things start happening when they arrive at their new home. Daniel won’t stop until he figures out exactly what is going on. This was a fast-paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. It wasn’t unbearably creepy; however, it did give me the chills here and there. (I was thankful I wasn’t the one in that house!). More than anything, I believe this story is about dealing with grief, finding closure, and trying to move on as best as you can. If you’re looking for a quick read that will keep you tearing through the pages, this is it! ⁣
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"Nightingale House was not born with secrets, but they were made here. They were sealed into the walls and buried beneath the floor boards."

Daniel Price has just lost his wife in car accident. Forced to move on with his life and raise his eight-year-old daughter Caitlyn as a single parent, they move into Nightingale House. Daniel and his wife picked out Nightingale House together and were exciting to start their new lives there.
It doesn't feel right for him to be living in that grand house without her, and it's haunting Daniel.
But is that all that's haunting him? Pretty soon after moving in, Caitlyn develops an imaginary friend and strange things start happening to Daniel. Nightmares of his wife's death engulf him, he sees shadows in the dark and hears whispers and dripping noises. Sleep deprivation and grief are weighing heavy on Daniel's shoulders, and those things can play tricks on the mind. But is that what's happening? Or is there something really haunting the halls Nightingale House?

This story is told through a dual timeline. The present timeline focuses on Daniel and his daughter while the past timeline takes place in 1900 and is told through diary entries.
The present day timeline was well done. I loved the father/daughter relationship and the grief Daniel felt was palpable. However the 1900 story line, while it did give insight into the house's past, was lacking depth.

I found this to be a story more about grief and coming to terms with it rather than a haunting house story. This was definitely light horror fare. Nothing that scary or nefarious happens.
If you like supernatural tales without all the dark storytelling, over the top scares and gore, this is a perfect book for you. It's a light horror novel with nice character development.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly one of the creepiest books I've ever read. I was genuinely terrified. Brilliant. Well written and creepy setting x

Wow, this was a really good read - I couldn't put it down! I liked the creepiness of the house & the slow build, and I thought the ending was well done. Can't wait to read more by this author.

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An ice pick of a novel. A chilling read of 2020. Highly recommended.
Daniel Price, a not so successful author with his daughter Caitlyn comes to The Nightingale House which is a historical place. He's a widower. His wife, Nicole is dead a few months ago. He's is writing his next novel but can't be able to write it because of some kind of voice, whispers. Someone is saying that " I can't sleep".
His daughter Caitlyn tells him that there's someone there in The Nightingale House who is her friend. Daniel ignores her by thinking that his daughter is telling a fictional story. But soon he has to believe her because of some things that happens with him too. He sees a strange figure when he closes TV, he sees his wife Nicole.
Something is wrong with The Nightingale House but what? Who's that figure? Give this novel a read to find out.
I loved the main characters of Daniel and Caitlyn, other supporting characters like Denise, Caitlyn's principal, her teacher were good too.
Narration of the story is brilliant. I finished it quickly.
Thanks to NetGalley and HQ Digital for giving me an advance copy of this awesome psychological thriller horror book.

Omg what a book. A really good thriller scary in places but a really good page turner. Keeps you on your toes. Just another chapter is all i kept saying then all of a sudden the book was finished. Cant wait to read more by this author